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Study: 4 In 10 Men Have Experienced ‘Inexplicable Sadness’ After Sex
Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy ^
| 7/27/18
| Joel Maczkowiack and Robert D Schweitzer
Posted on 07/28/2018 12:51:26 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
Having sex may feel like a badge of honor for many men, but for others, its an act that, once finished, brings about intense feelings of sadness. Researchers for the first time ever have identified that women arent the only ones who can suffer from this emotional tidal wave in the bedroom, better known as postcoital dysphoria, or PCD. PCD occurs when a person has enjoyable consensual sex with a partner, but is met with inexplicable feelings of tearfulness, sadness, or irritability afterwards.
...men can and do suffer from PCD which results in feelings of sadness, tearfulness or irritability following sex.
Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology say PCD had only previously been recognized in women, but after a survey of 1,208 men from numerous countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Russia its clear that the condition is more common among males than one might expect. In fact, four in 10 participants recalled suffering from PCD symptoms at some point in their lives.
41% of participants reported experiencing PCD in their lifetime with 20 percent reporting they had experienced it in the previous four weeks, said Maczkowiack, a masters student at the universitys school of psychology.
As many as 4 percent of the individuals, who voluntarily participated in the online questionnaire via postings on social media and psychological research websites, said they battle PCD symptoms regularly. Men acknowledged that statements such as I dont want to be touched and want to be left alone, or I feel unsatisfied, annoyed and very fidgety. All I really want is to leave and distract myself from everything I participated in, applied to them when thinking about times theyd made love. Others described feeling emotionless and empty even though the sex was otherwise satisfactory.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: marriage; psychology; sex
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To: ProtectOurFreedom
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posted on
07/28/2018 5:39:50 PM PDT
by
Rannug
(When you're dead, you're dead. Until then fight with everything you have.)
To: dforest
Yeah, you should hear what she really said about you! I've heard it, in between the "Yes! YES!! More!! YES!! YES!!!
102
posted on
07/28/2018 5:43:44 PM PDT
by
usconservative
(When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
To: LostInBayport
That was so not right.
Hahahaha
103
posted on
07/28/2018 5:49:46 PM PDT
by
gov_bean_ counter
(Ruth Bader Ginsburg doctor is a taxidermist.)
To: ProtectOurFreedom
Most of this can be resolved by not turning on the lights.
104
posted on
07/28/2018 6:29:52 PM PDT
by
Caipirabob
(Communists...Socialists...Fascists & AntiFa...Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
To: ProtectOurFreedom
The sadness they feel is probably guilt.
To: muggs
I hope you are doing the post-hip surgery physical therapy.
My man has had both hips and one knee replaced. He did the post PT and everything is normal.
It's really important. I know three guys who blew off the PT and they all have a gimp to their stride, or use a cane.
To: Lizavetta
Thank you. I am, I'm doing a lot of the therapy in the pool. Some of the problem is that the hip didn't break, it died. They aren't real sure of the replacements because there are aren't a lot of experience with them from what I read. I am leaning toward more surgery just because I care for my 8 year old autistic GS for about 2-3 hours every morning before school. and if a dislocation happens while I am alone with him, especially outside he will be in the road or the creek in no time.They can put a ring around the hip joint ball to keep it from popping out again. School starts in three weeks so I see my doc on Monday. We will talk about it. If it wasn't for my GS I would go with a brace and even more therapy.
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posted on
07/28/2018 7:53:44 PM PDT
by
muggs
To: ProtectOurFreedom
Marriage and Divorce have similar outcomes
108
posted on
07/28/2018 9:37:33 PM PDT
by
TexasTransplant
(Damn the Torpedoes! Full Speed Ahead!)
To: ProtectOurFreedom
A good strong paper bag on her head is your friend. Just be sure to cut out the appropriate holes for her nose and other places that you deem fit.
109
posted on
07/28/2018 10:53:34 PM PDT
by
prophetic
(Trump is today's DANIEL. Shut the mouth of lions Lord, let his enemies be made the Cat Food instead.)
To: dforest
110
posted on
07/29/2018 12:55:39 AM PDT
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DoughtyOne
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To: Savage Beast
111
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07/29/2018 12:56:07 AM PDT
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DoughtyOne
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To: Mears
It’s probably because all the young women these days are vaginal vegans.
112
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07/29/2018 12:57:15 AM PDT
by
DoughtyOne
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To: Lurker
113
posted on
07/29/2018 12:57:31 AM PDT
by
DoughtyOne
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To: ProtectOurFreedom
I’m just here for the comments! Freepers rarely disappoint...
114
posted on
07/29/2018 3:15:29 PM PDT
by
Albion Wilde
(Interrupt Obama and reporters are racist; interrupt Trump and they’re heroes. —Mark Levin)
To: Albion Wilde
“Freepers rarely disappoint...”
Yep, I figured this would be a good thread, and, indeed, it didn’t disappoint!
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